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  Getting youth to the polls - a perennial problem  15.09.2026 21min

  This year's election is shaping up to be the sixth consecutive election that fewer young people are enrolling to vote.Changes to enrolment rules may mean potential voters are left without a voice.Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  Decades of building industry research at risk 14.09.2026 21min

  Construction industry leaders say the government is breaking the chain of trust when it comes to the rigorous testing of building materials The future of our world-respected building research association is looking shaky with a government move to cut the dedicated levy that funds itFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  MSD's failure fest 13.09.2026 23min

  From wrongly suspended benefits to thousands denied food grants, a string of failures at the Ministry of Social Development proves damaging MSD's made a litany of mistakes over botched benefit decisions and more, but apologies in contrast are thin on the groundFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  Clash of the world's titans in the Pacific 11.09.2026 24min

  As the geopolitical jockeying in the Pacific continues, and America voices concern again over China's influence, the US is being told to step up The US is being nudged to improve its standing in the Pacific as China muscles in - starting with turning upFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  New Zealand's antibiotic overuse 10.09.2026 23min

  A new study highlights the high use of antibiotics in young children in New Zealand, but one expert points out it's not just an issue in kidsNew Zealand ranks fourth in the OECD when it comes to antibiotic prescriptions, but that's not a good thingFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  The most unpredictable yet most dull election campaign in recent history 09.09.2026 23min

  With less than two months to go until the election, The Detail sits down with two political journalists to talk polls, policies and whether the leaders of the big parties will survive Polls, policies and political pokes - with less than two months to go, the election battle heats upFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  The price of motorway art and the cost of not having it 08.09.2026 23min

  A small part of big road project budgets is spent on something beautiful - but under Act, it would take a back seat Act wants to cut motorway art from road project budgets. Advocates say the effort to save us money will make us poorerFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  A health system on life support 07.09.2026 22min

  New Zealand is facing the biggest flu outbreak in a decade putting pressure on our health system New Zealand is in the grip of Influenza A, and for our most vulnerable it's proving deadlyFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  The manufactured authenticity of the successful TikToker  06.09.2026 23min

  Some politicians have managed to weaponise social media for electoral purposes, but experts say if you don't have the deft touch, just stay away Politicians who think TikTok is an advertising platform for their party are wasting their time on the platform, say expertsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  A Kiwi aid worker with a cross on his back 04.09.2026 22min

  Humanitarians in war zones are constantly looking at the sky as drones deliver their deadly weapons indiscriminately - in some cases they're targeting aid workers A Kiwi humanitarian says it's time we re-think the rules of war and have discussions around arming aid workersFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  The troubles with Winton 03.09.2026 22min

  Developer Winton has been at the centre of several controversies, from its fast track applications to a problematic boss and suspension from the stock exchangeA hugely controversial fast-tracked housing development is not the only bump in the road for Winton Land, whose owner is under the spotlight for his behaviour Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  A crackdown on slavery in NZ, or just 'poking the bear'? 02.09.2026 21min

  Shane Jones' explosive 'medieval slave practices' claims raise questions over exploitation, regulation - and Jones' true intent Shane Jones has accused the kiwifruit industry of 'medieval slave practices' and called for a review of the laws governing Zespri. But with the industry pushing back, the question is whether this is a genuine systemic problem or provocative political grenade from the coalition partner.Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  After icy homes, the next issue is heat boxes 01.09.2026 24min

  How to fix your house to avoid those sweltering summer nights Now we've changed our homes to keep in the winter warmth, it's time for more modifications as we try to flush out the summer heatFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  Six deaths, decades of warnings, and no accountability 31.08.2026 23min

  'This should never have happened' - how warnings about the Mount Maunganui landslide went unheeded, and why no one has been held accountable Questions remain over failures and accountability in the Mount Maunganui landslide, after a review found the tragedy could have been prevented, had councillors bothered to read commissioned reportsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  The geriatric giant growing by the hour 30.08.2026 24min

  Every 60 minutes, three New Zealanders develop dementia, and that number is getting worse. The good news - there are things we can do to help avoid it. The number of people with dementia in NZ is set to more than double in the next 25 years. Luckily, the medical world is learning more about treatment and prevention.Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  Canada has had enough  28.08.2026 21min

  The world's nicest people are sick of their southern neighbour's economic bullying, and the Canadian PM is standing firm in his refusal to give inCanadian PM Mark Carney has gone toe-to-toe with US President Donald Trump, refusing to back down to tariff demands. It's costing Canada, but they're backing Carney anyway.Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  The vote that could change Parliament 27.08.2026 22min

  Te Pāti Māori's high-stakes strategy could reshape Parliament and decide who governs - or could end the party In an election where the margins matter, TPM is focusing its campaign strategy on the candidate vote in all seven Māori seatsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  Collecting the votes of the discontented 26.08.2026 24min

  The votes of the poor and the working class have traditionally been Labour's, but the party's drift to the centre seems to be leaving that base behind It's election year and there's a cost-of-living crisis, but the traditional party of the struggling worker has moved to the middle and can't promise a rescue for the poorFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  New study reveals genetic link to eating disorders 25.08.2026 20min

  A major international study is uncovering genetic clues that suggest eating disorders aren't simply about food, weight, or control, opening opportunities for prevention and treatment Behind the devastating reality of eating disorders, scientists are finding clues written into our genes, in a landmark international study that could change treatmentsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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  Disruptive behaviour in classrooms on the rise 24.08.2026 23min

  A recent survey found that disruptive behaviour has gotten worse in classrooms, but teachers say Act's proposal to allow them to use 'reasonable force' isn't the answer A majority of secondary teachers say their classroom time is sometimes or often disrupted by bad behaviour, but the PPTA says using physical force won't solve the issueFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details